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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.74, 28,482.03 and 11,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.74, 28,482.03 and 11,604.06 is: 17,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.74 : 28,482.03 = 11,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.74/28,482.03 = 11,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.74x = 28,482.03 × 11,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.74x = 330,507,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,507,185.04/18,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,397.18

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